Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Better Cognitive Performance in Seniors
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in older...
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Geriatrics
Weaker Handgrip Strength Tied to Higher Likelihood of Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Weaker handgrip strength (HGS) appears to be...
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Elevated Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Lower Cognitive Scores
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Elevated blood pressure variability (BPV),...
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Health Span-Lifespan Gaps Widening Globally
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Health span-lifespan gaps, resulting from...
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Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Reduce Risk for T2DM in Healthy Seniors
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D3 supplementation does not significantly...
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Dementia Diagnosis Risk Higher for Stroke Survivors for Up to 20 Years
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Almost one in five stroke survivors are diagnosed...
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Nearly 20% of New HIV Diagnoses Occur Among Older Adults
Heterosexual transmission and late-stage disease at presentation are more common in adults aged 50 and older who are newly diagnosed with HIV.
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American Seniors Struggle to Pay Medical Bills More Than Peers in Other Wealthy Countries
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — American seniors still pay more for health care...
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Expanded Admission Screening Protocol for C. Auris Beneficial
An expanded screening protocol for Candida auris at admission can improve infection control and reduce potential pathogen outbreaks.
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COVID-19, Flu & RSV Vaccination Remains Low in Nursing Homes
According to CDC data, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza vaccination rates are low among nursing home residents early in the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season.
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Preferential Promotion of White Men Persisting in Academic Medicine
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Preferential promotion of White men within academic...
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Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Up in Older U.S. Adults
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of and mortality from...
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Pain + Depressive Symptoms Increase Risk for Cognitive Decline
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The coexistence of moderate-to-intense pain and...
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13.9 Percent of Older Adults Meet Federal Physical Activity Guidelines
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 13.9 percent of adults age 65 years and...
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Poor Control Over Aspects of Work Linked to Physician Burnout
TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Poor control over specific aspects of work is...
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Community-Level Social, Environmental Factors Tied to Mild Cognitive Impairment
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Several community-wide social and environmental...
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RSNA: Levothyroxine Tied to Bone Loss Over Time in Older Adults
MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Levothyroxine (LT4) use is associated with...
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Long-Term Exposure to Wildfire PM2.5 Tied to Higher Odds of Dementia
MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to wildfire and nonwildfire fine...
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Worse Outcomes Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Polypharmacy
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with both Alzheimer disease and...
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24.3 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Chronic Pain in Past Three Months in 2023
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In 2023, 24.3 percent of U.S. adults had chronic...
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